What is 48/11 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{48}{11}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{11} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{48}{11} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 2 = 22$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{11} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{240}{22}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{22}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $22$. The GCD of $240$ and $22$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 2}{22 \div 2} = \frac{120}{11}$

Answer $\frac{48}{11}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{120}{11}$

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